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1950's Diamond Platinum Circle Bow Estate Brooch Pin
Located in Boca Raton, FL
1950's diamond bow pin handcrafted in platinum. The brooch features 21 round brilliant cut diamonds
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1950s Vintage Estate Brooch

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Estate Brooch 14k Scarecrow Signed Italian Designer Uno A-Erre
Located in Overland Park, KS
Listed is a 14k Italian made scarecrow brooch. The details on this piece are really nice and you
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Late 20th Century Vintage Estate Brooch

Materials

Pearl, 14k Gold

Mikimoto Estate Brooch Pin with Pearls 14k Gold 7.83 Grams
By Mikimoto
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This Authentic Mikimoto 14 KT Gold Pin/Brooch is in wonderful estate condition! All of our items are
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1990s American Modern Vintage Estate Brooch

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Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold

Stunning Vintage Designer CINER Signed Faux Diamond Estate Brooch Pin
By Ciner
Located in Montreal, QC
Elegant & Stylish Modernist Estate signed CINER Gold tone articulated Ribbons inter-spaced with
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Late 20th Century American Modernist Vintage Estate Brooch

Materials

Gold Plate

1950s Carved Coral Enamel 18 Karat Yellow Gold Vintage Estate Brooch Pin
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Beautifully carved coral and enamel brooch handcrafted in 18 karat yellow gold. The Mid-20th
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Mid-20th Century Vintage Estate Brooch

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Coral, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Kappa Delta Beta Chi Chapter Sorority Pin Emerald and Pearl Estate Brooch
Located in Austin, TX
This pin is an estate piece with a beautiful history. The pin represents the Kappa Delta (KD
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Late 20th Century American Art Deco Vintage Estate Brooch

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Emerald, Pearl, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold

Phi Epsilon Pi, Alpha Beta Chapter Fraternity Pin Estate Brooch with Pearls
Located in Austin, TX
This pin is an estate piece with a fascinating history. The pin represents the Phi Epsilon Pi
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1950s American Art Deco Vintage Estate Brooch

Materials

Pearl

Modernist Sterling Silver Love at First Spike Vintage Heirloom Estate Brooch Pin
Located in Montreal, QC
Fine Dramatic Mid Century Modern Original Brooch of dynamic Minimalist beauty, "Love at First Spike
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Late 20th Century Mexican Modernist Vintage Estate Brooch

Materials

Sterling Silver

Estate Coral Diamond Platinum Brooch
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This elegant estate brooch with a platinum setting features a cluster of oval cabochon corals
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20th Century Vintage Estate Brooch

Materials

Coral, Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum

Estate Diamond Gold Flower Brooch
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A blooming flower brooch, complete with petals, stem and leaves. This cute estate brooch features
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20th Century Vintage Estate Brooch

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Estate Diamond Gold Flower Brooch
Estate Diamond Gold Flower Brooch
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1970's Sapphire Turquoise 18 Karat Yellow Gold Textured Leaf Brooch Pin
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Textured sapphire and turquoise estate brooch fashioned in 18 karat yellow gold. The leaf brooch
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Late 20th Century American Modern Vintage Estate Brooch

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Sapphire, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Mikimoto Estate Akoya Pearl Brooch Pin Sterling Silver
By Mikimoto
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Fine Quality Akoya Pearl Mikimoto Estate Brooch Pin Sterling Silver M103 This is a Unique Custom
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1990s Japanese Vintage Estate Brooch

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Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Sterling Silver

Estate Old European Cut Diamonds Scroll 18 Karat Gold Brooch Pendant 1.50 Carat
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
This elegant estate brooch is fashioned from 18K yellow gold. The brooch is a delicate scroll
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1930s Unknown Art Deco Vintage Estate Brooch

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Vintage Art Deco Diamond and Emerald Cabochon platinum Brooch
Located in Houston, TX
This estate brooch from the Art Deco period features approximately 3.50 carat total weight in Old
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Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Vintage Estate Brooch

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

Vintage Flowers Brooch, 22k Yellow Gold, 2 Carat Natural Ruby Estate Ruby Brooch
Located in Ramat Gan, IL
Vintage Flowers Brooch- 22K Yellow gold, 2CT Natural Ruby, Vintage Brooch, Estate Brooch, Vintage
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20th Century European Art Nouveau Vintage Estate Brooch

Materials

Ruby, Yellow Gold

Vintage Flowers Brooch, 22k Yellow Gold, 2 Carat Natural Ruby Estate Ruby Brooch
Located in Ramat Gan, IL
Vintage Flowers Brooch- 22K Yellow gold, 2CT Natural Ruby, Vintage Brooch, Estate Brooch, Vintage
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20th Century European Art Nouveau Vintage Estate Brooch

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Ruby, Yellow Gold

Jewel of Ocean 18k Turquoise Estate Flower Brooch 'Convertible to Pendent'
By Estate Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
Jewel Of Ocean 18K Turquoise Estate Flower Brooch Can be converted to Pendent
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Contemporary Vintage Estate Brooch

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Turquoise, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Jewel of Ocean 18k Diamonds Estate Flower Brooch 'Convertible to Pendent'
By Estate Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
18K Yellow Gold 0.35 Carts Diamonds Textured Estate Flower Brooch Can Convert to Pendent
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Contemporary Vintage Estate Brooch

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Jewel of Ocean 18K Diamond, Ruby Estate Flower Brooch Convertible to Pendent
By Estate Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
18K Yellow Gold and Diamond, Ruby Estate Flower Brooch convertible to Pendent 1.5 Carts Diamonds 3
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Contemporary Vintage Estate Brooch

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 18K Gold 12 Point Buck Deer Brooch
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
vintage estate brooch is a unique accessory and something you'll surely treasure for years to come. We can
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1960s Artisan Vintage Estate Brooch

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Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 18K Gold 12 Point Buck Deer Brooch
Vintage 18K Gold 12 Point Buck Deer Brooch
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H 3 in W 0.75 in
Paloma Picasso for Tiffany & Co. 2 Ribbon Swirl Brooch Pin 18 Karat Yellow Gold
By Paloma Picasso for Tiffany & Co.
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
will cherish for years to come. This is an estate brooch, in excellent condition. There is very minor
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Late 20th Century Unknown Contemporary Vintage Estate Brooch

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Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Paloma Picasso for Tiffany & Co. Large Heart Brooch Pin in 18 Karat Yellow Gold
By Paloma Picasso for Tiffany & Co.
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
years to come. This is an estate brooch, in very good condition. There is very minor wear throughout
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1980s Contemporary Vintage Estate Brooch

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Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Shimmering Spray of Pearls, Leaves and Diamonds 14 Karat Yellow Gold Brooch Pin
Located in Tustin, CA
estate brooch pin is depicted in 14 karat yellow gold. It is accented with rows of white diamonds down
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20th Century American Vintage Estate Brooch

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Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Emerald and Multi Shape Diamond Swirling Design with Flowers Platinum Brooch
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Simply stunning diamond and emerald brooch. We absolutely love the timeless style of this versatile
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20th Century Unknown Vintage Estate Brooch

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Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

Large 23 Carat Vining Flowers Yellow Sapphire, Diamond and Tsavorite 18K Brooch
Located in Tustin, CA
motif estate brooch is comprised of vivid golden yellow sapphires, sparkling white diamonds and green
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20th Century American Artisan Vintage Estate Brooch

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Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, Tsavorite, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Cat Brooch Diamond Pearl Enamel Pin 14k Gold
By Estate Jewelry
Located in East Brunswick, NJ
Cat Brooch Diamond Pearl Enamel Pin 14K Gold This stunning vintage brooch / pin is finely crafted
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Mid-20th Century Vintage Estate Brooch

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Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Lapis Lazuli Ruby Brooch Peacock Bird 14K Gold Vintage
By Estate Jewelry
Located in East Brunswick, NJ
Lapis Lazuli Ruby Brooch Peacock Bird 14K Gold Vintage This exceptional whimsical Lapis Lazuli
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Mid-20th Century Vintage Estate Brooch

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Lapis Lazuli, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Scissors Brooch Pin 14K Pink Gold Hairstylist Hairdresser Vintage
By Estate Jewelry
Located in East Brunswick, NJ
This vintage pin / brooch is made in solid 14K Rose Gold (carefully tested and guaranteed). The
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20th Century Vintage Estate Brooch

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold

Diamond Ruby Pearl Cat Pendant Brooch 14K Gold Vintage
By Estate Jewelry
Located in East Brunswick, NJ
This stunning vintage brooch/ pin is finely crafted in solid 14K Yellow and White Gold (carefully
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20th Century Vintage Estate Brooch

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Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Pegasus Pendant Brooch Carnelian Cameo Ancient Greek Mythology 18K Gold
By Estate Jewelry
Located in East Brunswick, NJ
Pegasus Pendant Brooch Carnelian Cameo Ancient Greek Mythology 18K Gold This gorgeous estate
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1980s Vintage Estate Brooch

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Carnelian, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Natural Diamond Sapphire Pearl Brooch Bow Ribbon 18K Gold Vintage
By Estate Jewelry
Located in East Brunswick, NJ
Natural Diamond Sapphire Pearl Brooch Bow Ribbon 18K Gold Vintage This gold brooch is finely
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Mid-20th Century Vintage Estate Brooch

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Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Scissors with Iron Brooch Pin 14K Pink Gold Seamstress Vintage
By Estate Jewelry
Located in East Brunswick, NJ
This cool vintage pin / brooch is made in solid 14K Rose Gold (carefully tested and guaranteed
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20th Century Vintage Estate Brooch

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold

Diamond Gold Fly Brooch Pin Estate Fine Jewelry
By Coach House
Located in Montreal, QC
Adorable Gold Fly Pin with Bulbous Gold Body and Diamond set Wings. Hand Crafted in 14K Yellow Gold. Approx. size: 0.50" Add Sparkle to any outfit with this Chic and Timeless piece!
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1990s Modernist Vintage Estate Brooch

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Diamond, 14k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold

Red Coral Pearl Rose Flower Pendant Brooch 14K Yellow Gold
By Estate Jewelry
Located in East Brunswick, NJ
Red Coral Pearl Rose Flower Pendant Brooch 14K Yellow Gold This gorgeous vintage piece is finely
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Late 20th Century Vintage Estate Brooch

Materials

Coral, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Estate Bar Style Diamond Brooch
Located in Webster, NY
Estate bar style brooch made in Platinum and Gold. Diamond Carat Weight: Approximately .15CT
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20th Century Vintage Estate Brooch

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Platinum

Estate Bar Style Diamond Brooch
Estate Bar Style Diamond Brooch
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Estate Diamond Gold Feather Brooch
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This classic brooch features 6.70 carats of VS quality round cut diamonds set in 18K white gold
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20th Century Vintage Estate Brooch

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Estate Tourmaline Diamond Gold Brooch
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A one of a kind brooch features 2.62 carats of tourmaline and 0.11 carats of round brilliant cut
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20th Century Vintage Estate Brooch

Materials

Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Estate Tourmaline Diamond Gold Brooch
Estate Tourmaline Diamond Gold Brooch
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W 1.25 in L 2.1 in
Tahitian Pearls and Diamond Gold Brooch Pin Fine Estate Jewelry
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful! Finely detailed Diamond White Gold Brooch, securely Hand set with Diamonds
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Late 20th Century Modernist Vintage Estate Brooch

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Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Mikimoto Estate Akoya Pearl Brooch Silver
By Mikimoto
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Authentic Mikimoto Estate Akoya pearl Brooch 7 mm Silver M307 This elegant Authentic Mikimoto
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1990s Japanese Vintage Estate Brooch

Materials

Pearl, Silver

Estate Diamond Platinum Brooch and Pendant
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This brooch is a sparkler! 16.74 carats of colorless VS quality emerald, pear and round cut
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1980s Vintage Estate Brooch

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum

Estate Tsavorite Diamond Gold Leaf Brooch
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This elegant estate leaf brooch stands on its own. With 3.19 carats of true green round cut
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20th Century Vintage Estate Brooch

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Diamond, White Diamond, Tsavorite, 18k Gold, White Gold, Rhodium

Estate Tsavorite Diamond Gold Leaf Brooch
Estate Tsavorite Diamond Gold Leaf Brooch
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W 0.5 in L 3.25 in
Platinum 5.00 Carats Estate Diamond Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Perfect diamond brooch to decorate your blazer or your dress for the next event or special occasion
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20th Century Unknown Modern Vintage Estate Brooch

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Diamond, Platinum

Vintage Diamond Art Deco Platinum Filigree Brooch Pin Estate Fine Jewelry
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful! Elegant and finely detailed Art Deco Diamond Platinum Brooch Pin. Handmade
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1930s Art Deco Vintage Estate Brooch

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Diamond, Platinum

Incredible Circa 1930s Estate Diamond Brooch
Located in New York, NY
An incredible piece! A work of art! Impeccable design and workmanship set with high quality F/G color VS clarity diamonds. Approximately 40 carats of diamonds, mainly old European...
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Mid-20th Century Vintage Estate Brooch

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Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum

Antique Tourmaline Sapphire Diamond Bouquet Gold Brooch Pin Estate Fine Jewelry
Located in Montreal, QC
Brooch, depicting a bouquet of flowers; Hand crafted in 18 Karat Yellow Gold securely nestled and set
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Late 20th Century Modernist Vintage Estate Brooch

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Diamond, Sapphire, Tourmaline, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Vintage SIGNED BEN-AMUN Dangling Link Coin Brooch Pin Estate Jewelry
By Ben Amun
Located in Montreal, QC
SIGNED BEN-AMUN Coin Gold tone Brooch Pin; embossed decorative rectangular bar suspending 7
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1960s American Modernist Vintage Estate Brooch

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Gold Plate

Iconic Cartier Sapphire and Diamond Vintage Brooch Pin Estate Fine Jewelry
By Cartier
Located in Montreal, QC
and Diamond Floral Brooch Pin. Securely nestled, Hand set Center Yellow Sapphire 9.3x8.8x5.2mm approx
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Mid-20th Century French Modernist Vintage Estate Brooch

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Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum

Retro Turquoise and Gold Sun Flower Brooch Pin Estate Fine Jewelry
Located in Montreal, QC
Gold.Measuring Approx. 2.5" L x 1.5" at widest point. Marked: 18K. The Brooch is in excellent condition and was
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Mid-20th Century Retro Vintage Estate Brooch

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Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Year of the Tiger Estate Bone Agate Brooch Pin Pendant
Located in Montreal, QC
Unique Vintage Brooch Pendant depicting a Tiger encased in a Sterling Silver surround, suspending
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Late 20th Century Modernist Vintage Estate Brooch

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Agate, Sterling Silver

Hand Carved Portrait Shell Cameo Brooch Pin Pendant Estate Fine Jewelry
Located in Montreal, QC
Beautiful Captivating Large Shell Cameo Brooch Pendant depicting 2 Beautiful Young Ladies, Hand
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Mid-20th Century Modernist Vintage Estate Brooch

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Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Galloping Equestrian Horse Diamond Gold Brooch Pin Estate Fine Jewelry
Located in Montreal, QC
weight and a Ruby eye. Beautifully hand crafted in 18 Karat yellow and white gold. The brooch is in
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1980s Modernist Vintage Estate Brooch

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Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Estate Platinum Diamond and Sapphire Brooch
Located in Houston, TX
Platinum brooch featuring round diamonds and round blue sapphires. There are 74 round diamonds that
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20th Century Vintage Estate Brooch

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Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

Vintage Art Deco Diamond and Sapphire Platinum Brooch Pin Estate Fine Jewelry
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful! Finely detailed Vintage Art Deco Filigree Diamond and Sapphire Platinum Brooch
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Mid-20th Century Art Deco Vintage Estate Brooch

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

Kenneth Jay Lane Signed KJL MALTESE CROSS Pin Brooch Pendant Estate Find
By Kenneth Jay Lane
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful! Vintage Kenneth Jay Lane MALTESE CROSS Pin Brooch Pendant encrusted with CZ
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Late 20th Century American Modernist Vintage Estate Brooch

Cartier Diamond and Onyx Gold Vintage Dog Brooch Pin Estate Fine Jewelry
By Cartier
Located in Montreal, QC
Brooch Pin sporting a Diamond collar articulated Hand crafted in Platinum and set with 8 single cut round
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Mid-20th Century Italian Modernist Vintage Estate Brooch

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Diamond, Onyx, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum

Estate Elizabeth Locke Micro Mosaic Brooch/Pendant
By Elizabeth Locke
Located in Derby, NY
Estate Elizabeth Locke Micro Mosaic Brooch/Pendant This expertly crafted vintage Elizabeth Locke
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Late 20th Century Unknown Retro Vintage Estate Brooch

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Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Diamond Amethyst Citrine Retro 2-Tone Gold Brooch Pin Estate Fine Jewelry
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful and finely detailed Retro Stylized Flower Design Gold Brooch Hand set with 8
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Mid-20th Century Retro Vintage Estate Brooch

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Amethyst, Citrine, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold

Plique à Jour Enamel Diamond Butterfly Gold Brooch Pin Fine Estate Jewelry
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful! Finely detailed Plique à Jour Enamel and Diamond Butterfly Brooch with blue
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Late 20th Century Modernist Vintage Estate Brooch

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Diamond Emerald Ruby Sapphire Ribbon Bow Gold Brooch Pin Estate Fine Jewelry
Located in Montreal, QC
Beautiful Ribbon Bow Multi-Gem Gold Brooch. Hand crafted in 14K Yellow Gold and Hand set with 3
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Late 20th Century Vintage Estate Brooch

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Sapphire, Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Angel Skin Coral Bird Emerald Diamond Gold Brooch Pendant Estate Fine Jewelry
Located in Montreal, QC
surrounded by Hand crafted 14 Karat Gold mounting of leaves set with Emeralds and Diamonds. This Brooch Pin
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Mid-20th Century Modernist Vintage Estate Brooch

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Coral, Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold

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Vintage Estate Brooch For Sale on 1stDibs

Surely you’ll find the exact vintage estate brooch you’re seeking on 1stDibs — we’ve got a vast assortment for sale. Every item for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using Gold, 18k Gold and Yellow Gold. If you’re looking for a vintage estate brooch from a specific time period, our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and you’ll find at least one that dates back to the 20th Century while another version may have been produced as recently as the 20th Century. Creating a vintage estate brooch has been a part of the legacy of many jewelers, but those produced by Mikimoto, Tiffany & Co. and Estate Jewelry are consistently popular. Take a look at a vintage estate brooch featuring Diamond from our inventory today to add the perfect touch to your look. See these pages for a round cut iteration of this accessory, while there are also mixed cut cut and cabochon cut versions available here, too. If you’re browsing our inventory for a vintage estate brooch, you’ll find that many are available today for women, but there are still pieces to choose from for unisex and men.

How Much is a Vintage Estate Brooch?

On average, a vintage estate brooch at 1stDibs sells for $1,833, while they’re typically $75 on the low end and $107,525 for the highest priced versions of this item.

Finding the Right brooches for You

Antique and vintage brooches, which are decorative jewels traditionally pinned to garments and used to fasten pieces of clothing together where needed, have seen increasing popularity in recent years.

Given their long history, brooches have expectedly taken on a variety of different shapes and forms over time, with jewelers turning to assorted methods of ornamentation for these accessories, including enameling and the integration of pearls and gemstones.

Cameo brooches that originated during the Victorian age are characterized by a shell carved in raised relief that feature portraits of a woman’s profile, while 19th-century micromosaic brooches, comprising innumerable individually placed glass fragments, sometimes feature miniature depictions of a pastoral scene in daily Roman life.

At one time, brooches were symbols of wealth, made primarily from the finest metals and showcasing exquisite precious gemstones. Today, these jewels are inclusive and universal, and you don’t have to travel very far to find an admirer of brooches. They can be richly geometric in form, such as the ornate diamond pins dating from the Art Deco era, or designer-specific, such as the celebrated naturalistic works created by Tiffany & Co., the milk glass and gold confections crafted by Trifari or handmade vintage Chanel brooches of silk or laminated sheer fabric.

Brooches are versatile and adaptable. These decorative accessories can be worn in your hair, on hats, scarves and on the lower point of V-neck clothing. Pin a dazzling brooch to the lapel of your blazer-and-tee combo or add a cluster of smaller pins to your overcoat. And while brooches have their place in “mourning jewelry,” in that a mourning brooch is representative of your connection to a lost loved one, they’re widely seen as romantic and symbolic of love, so much so that a hardcore brooch enthusiast might advocate for brooches to be worn over the heart.

Today, find a wide variety of antique and vintage brooches on 1stDibs, including gold brooches, sapphire brooches and more.

Questions About Vintage Estate Brooch
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 17, 2023
    To tell if a brooch is vintage, take a look at its fastener. Pieces made during the first half of the 20th century often had a long thin fastener that you push to open or close. This style of hardware is commonly known as a trombone clasp. Locking safety clasps emerged during the 1930s, and jewelers used them throughout the rest of the 20th century. You can also check brooches for a date stamp or research the maker's mark to determine who produced it. Then, consult trusted online resources to determine the age. Alternatively, you can have a certified appraiser or professional jeweler examine the piece. On 1stDibs, find a variety of brooches from some of the world's top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertJanuary 23, 2024
    The difference between vintage, antique and estate engagement rings comes down to age and history. Rings that are over 100 years old are antiques, while those produced 20 to 99 years ago are vintage. Estate engagement rings are any rings that have had a previous owner. They can include antique, vintage and even contemporary rings produced during the last 20 years. Shop a large selection of engagement rings on 1stDibs.